The Chicago Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards, 115-111, at United Center on Wednesday night.

The Bulls (10-14) came into the contest with the advantage of not having to face Bradley Beal (hamstring), and the Wizards' (11-14) reduced firepower was evident during a first quarter in which they scored just 22 points. However, Washington was able to eliminate its deficit altogether during the middle quarters to take a one-point advantage into the final period, and the visitors had as much as a six-point lead with eight minutes remaining before Chicago finished on a 31-21 run over the final 7:50, including an 11-6 stretch in the final 2:48.

Kristaps Porzingis led the Wizards with 28 points, adding nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. Kyle Kuzma supplied 21 points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals. Monte Morris delivered 17 points, eight assists, two rebounds and one block. Corey Kispert and Daniel Gafford generated matching 10-point, three-rebound tallies while also recording two and one steal, respectively. Deni Avdija provided 10 points as well while complementing them with six assists, five rebounds and four steals.

DeMar DeRozan paced the Raptors with 27 points, complementing them with seven rebounds, four assists and one block. Nikola Vucevic generated a 25-point, 11-rebound double-double that he complemented with three assists, two steals and two blocks. Zach LaVine matched Vucevic's scoring and added seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Patrick Williams registered 11 points, three rebounds and one assist.

The Wizards remain on the road and visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, while the Bulls remain home and welcome in the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.